917.270514 14.5HP 42" Deck Craftsman Riding mowe

jmydee

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Hello I was given this mower and it starts great runs good but every time I let out clutch/brake it tries to move but dies any help would be great thanks.
 

Ronno6

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Sounds like you have a pulley seized up somewhere.
Follow the best routing and make sure all your pulleys turn as they should.

Can you push the mower?
Could the brake be locking up the rear wheels?
 
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